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SUMMARY:Educator Trek: Spring in the Mountains
DESCRIPTION:Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a hotspot for biodiversity\, and spring is a wonderful time to experience it! Examine wildflowers\, search for elk\, look for signs of the changing seasons\, and discover what’s hiding just below the surface of the forest floor. Participate in ongoing research projects in the park\, and bring home ideas and activities to teach about our interdependence with the natural world. \nCredit: 20 contact hours toward CEUs or Criteria II/III for North Carolina’s Environmental Education Certification Program \nLodging: The workshop fee covers a two-night stay near Waynesville\, NC\, double occupancy. There may be a few singles available as well. \nTransportation: Participants can ride with the group from Raleigh departing at 2pm or meet us at our lodging near Waynesville\, NC around 7pm. Transportation will be in Museum vans. \nThis workshop is full. Please join our waiting list and we will contact you if a space opens for you! \n*The cost of this Trek is reduced due to a generous gift through the Friends of the Smokies. Due to this reduction of costs\, Friends of the Museum discounts are unavailable.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/educator-trek-spring-in-the-mountains/
LOCATION:In the Field
CATEGORIES:Educator Treks,Educators,Outdoor Experiences,Trips,Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Melissa%20Dowland":MAILTO:melissa.dowland@naturalsciences.org
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SUMMARY:May the Science Be With You!
DESCRIPTION:Science will be with you\, always.\nJoin Museum scientists\, educators\, and sci-fi/fantasy fans for a day of special presentations celebrating May the Fourth! \n\nGo inside the globe of the SECU Daily Planet Theater to see scientists explore real world science and nature with inspiration from that galaxy far away.\nStop by the Naturalist Center for The Galactic Naturalist. Meet the real-world inspirations for galactic fauna\, such as banthas\, ewoks\, and Gamorrean Guards.\nUse the Force in the Micro World iLab to save microorganisms and minerals from the Dark Side.\nWatch live as the Visual World iLab’s numerous 3D printers create famous models from the Star Wars universe including the Millennium Falcon and Luke’s Light Saber.\n\nThis IS the event you’ve been looking for. Costumes encouraged! \n  \n\nSECU Daily Planet Theater: Schedule of Activities\n11:00am — Force of Science\nSee amazing science demonstrations with Science Master Chris Smith \nNoon – Midi-chlorians or Mitochondria\, What Powers You?\nDr. Marianne Barrier\, Lab Manager and Acting Head\, Genomics & Microbiology Research Lab \n1:00pm — Exoplanets\, Interstellar Travel\, and Galactic Civilizations: Science in the Star Wars Universe\nDr. Rachel Smith\, Head of the Astronomy & Astrophysics Research Lab \n2:00pm — Real-life Sarlacc Pits and the Organisms that Escape Them!\nDr. Adrian Smith\, Head of the Evolutionary Biology & Behavior Research Lab\, Creator of AntLab on YouTube \n\nCOSTUME AND MASK POLICY \n\nFor the safety of all visitors\, we ask that guests wearing masks or items that obscure their face remove those items during the check-in process. After checking in\, guests are welcome to wear those items in the event.\nCostumes should not contain any elements that resemble\, or could easily be mistaken for\, an actual weapon.\nShoes are required. Bare feet are not allowed.\nThe Museum reserves the right to turn away any guest with a costume that we deem offensive or unsafe.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/may-the-science-be-with-you/
LOCATION:Nature Research Center\, 121 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,All Ages,Children,SECU Daily Planet Theater,Special Events,Teens
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SUMMARY:Carolina's Wild Butterflies: Identification and Monitoring
DESCRIPTION:Love seeing butterflies flitting around the flowers? Ever wonder their names or how many there are? This program will introduce you to North Carolina’s wild butterflies\, how to identify them and how to become a citizen scientist butterfly monitor for the Carolinas Butterfly Monitoring Program. \nThis program is intended for adults and will be conducted entirely outdoors. Please come prepared for a walk of up to a mile over uneven terrain by wearing sturdy close-toed shoes and dressing for the weather. Long pants\, a wide brimmed hat\, and sunscreen are recommended. \nThis free program is for adults and requires pre-registration. \nRegister here!
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/carolinas-wild-butterflies-identification-and-monitoring-2-2/
LOCATION:Prairie Ridge\, 1671 Gold Star Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Citizen Science,Educators,Outdoor Experiences
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer%20Tredway":MAILTO:jennifer.tredway@naturalsciences.org
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